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6 <br /> <br /> <br /> Priority: Physical Activity and Nutrition <br /> <br />Obesity remains a top health concern for Orange County adults and children. Chronic <br />diseases are the leading cause of death in Orange County, and heavily influenced by <br />physical activity and nutrition. Prevention is the most effective way to address obesity <br />and the chronic diseases related to it. Effective prevention means ensuring safe <br />places for physical activity and access to healthy foods in all communities. The Board <br />of Health will work to address these issues through two focus areas: <br />1) Advocate for and pursue policies, practices, and partnerships aimed at <br />increasing access to healthy foods and safe places for physical activity. <br />2) Advocate for and pursue evidence-based policies, practices, and <br />partnerships that increase physical activity and improve nutrition in <br />schools. <br /> <br /> <br />Action Steps <br /> <br />Focus Area #1 – Advocate for and pursue policies, practices, and <br />partnerships aimed at increasing access to healthy foods and safe places <br />for physical activity. <br />1) By September 2018, the BOH will collaborate with the Orange County Food <br />Council and UNC Students to explore food policies that are feasible to implement <br />in the Orange County community. <br />2) By June 2019, the PAN Subcommittee will explore the creation of a health app, <br />to highlight safe places for physical activity and nutrition options in Orange <br />County. <br />Focus Area #2 – Advocate for and pursue evidence-based policies, practices, and <br />partnerships that increase physical activity and improve nutrition in schools. <br />1) Each fiscal year for the school systems in Orange County, the Board of Health will <br />offer a formalized small grant opportunity to all schools to implement in-class or <br />other physical activity programs. <br />